Transmigrated to Another World and Doted on by Everyone!-Chapter 162: Spotlight

Chapter 162: Spotlight
Rong Xingyu quietly said a word of thanks to Lan Yan.
Lan Yan: "..."
Although Lan Yan did not say anything, by the time Rong Xingyu had already begun focusing on preparing for class, Lan Yan’s expression had quietly improved quite a bit.
Rong Xingyu lifted his head and met Rong Zhijian’s gaze from afar on the podium.
Rong Xingyu: "..."
It really was still a bit awkward.
However, the other students around them were clearly extremely fanatical about Rong Zhijian, as if every sentence he spoke were a famous quote worth recording, to the point that they wished they could copy it down with pen and paper.
Even when Rong Zhijian merely gave a simple self introduction, thunderous applause erupted throughout the classroom.
Rong Xingyu: "..."
It felt like he had accidentally wandered into some terrifying fan meeting scene!
He could only hope that he would be able to get through this course smoothly this semester.
Just as Rong Xingyu silently offered this small prayer in his heart, Rong Zhijian on the podium seemed to hear his thoughts.
"This course needs a class representative."
Rong Zhijian’s voice was as pleasant as the sound of jade pieces striking each other.
He looked toward Rong Xingyu who was doing his best to minimize his presence among the crowd and a trace of something dark flashed through his eyes.
He lowered his head to glance at the roster, then raised his hand and tapped a spot on it.
Then Rong Xingyu heard Rong Zhijian’s calm voice.
"Was the last student to enter the classroom Rong Xingyu?"
Rong Xingyu: "..."
Standing on the podium, Rong Zhijian asked,
"Student Rong Xingyu, are you willing to be my class representative?"
Rong Xingyu who stood up after having his name called: "..."
He felt as if a spotlight had been switched on, shining straight down from the ceiling and illuminating him until he was dazzlingly bright.
Because at this moment, every single student in the classroom had turned to look in Rong Xingyu’s direction, making him seem like the absolute center of attention.
The envy in their gazes made Rong Xingyu so embarrassed that his toes were practically curling into the floor.
To make matters worse, when Rong Zhijian on the podium failed to receive a response from Rong Xingyu, he asked with some confusion, "You’re unwilling?"
Rong Xingyu: "..."
Given the situation, could he even say he was unwilling?
Rong Xingyu was honestly afraid that if he nodded even slightly, by tomorrow he would be blacklisted by this group of Rong Zhijian’s fanatical followers.
It’s too terrifying!
Rong Xingyu subconsciously shook his head, then, driven by an extremely strong survival instinct, hurriedly added, "Willing, of course I’m willing!"
Rong Zhijian nodded. "From now on, you’ll be responsible for collecting the assignments, compiling them, and sending them to me."
Rong Xingyu who had been forced into the role like a duck being pushed onto a perch: "Okay."
It really was smooth and natural for him to order his own younger brother around!
Why suddenly increase his workload by so much? Rong Xingyu felt like crying but had no tears.
However, in everyone else’s eyes, this student named Rong Xingyu was absolutely a "chosen one."
After all, being able to directly interact with a legendary big shot like Rong Zhijian, what a dream opportunity for countless people!
Some even regretted it, thinking that if they had known earlier, they should have timed their entrance into the classroom as well.
Just look at how deep an impression he had left on the big shot.
Especially when Rong Zhijian told Rong Xingyu to leave together with him after class, the level of sour envy in the classroom instantly reached its peak.
Rong Xingyu: "..."
If gazes could turn into needles, Rong Xingyu felt that his back would definitely have been pierced into a hedgehog by now.
Anyone would start feeling nervous under such intense staring.
Rong Xingyu was so tense that he almost missed a step while going down the stairs.
Fortunately, Rong Zhijian reached out his hands and catch him in time.
Rong Xingyu: "..."
He had a premonition that in other people’s eyes, another label would soon be added to him: "scheming."
Following behind Rong Zhijian, Rong Xingyu arrived at his private office.
Rong Zhijian calmly leaned against the desk and explained to Rong Xingyu how to organize and compile the assignments, he then wrote down his email address on a piece of paper and handed it to him.
Looking at Rong Zhijian’s all business expression, Rong Xingyu couldn’t help but think: "..."
So his third brother had really just casually picked someone to be his free labor back then?
Rong Xingyu carefully folded the note and put it away.
"Okay, I’ll definitely send it over before next Friday."
Rong Zhijian raised a hand to adjust his glasses and his gaze falling on Rong Xingyu.
"How have things been at school lately? Are you adapting well to university life?" Rong Zhijian suddenly asked.
Rong Xingyu blinked his eyes and froze for a moment, he then realized that he was being checked on.
"Can I call you third brother here?"
Rong Zhijian hummed in acknowledgment.
"Very well!" Rong Xingyu’s expression visibly relaxed and he said with a bit of excitement, "I really like university life."
Rong Xingyu tilted his head and asked in confusion, "But third brother, why are you still coming to Liaofang University to teach classes? Isn’t the lab busy?"
"When you applied to Liaofang University back then, didn’t you look at the school’s official website homepage?"
Rong Zhijian looked at Rong Xingyu and his tone even seemed to carry a hint of disappointment.
Rong Xingyu: Had he heard that wrong?!
Rong Xingyu suddenly felt guilty. "I—I did look. Just... not very carefully."
"Honorary professor," Rong Zhijian explained. "I occasionally offer courses at Liaofang University."
"Oh." Rong Xingyu nodded, not fully understanding but feeling suitably impressed.
Rong Zhijian’s personality had never been one to talk much.
After somewhat stiffly expressing his concern for Rong Xingyu, he returned to the laboratory.